Spain (Canaries)

Agency: Plan de Emergencias Volcánicas de Canarias (PEVOLCA) Scientific Committee

Name: Semáforo Volcánico [Volcanic Traffic Light]


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Elements of VAL system

DomainTerrestrial or All
VolcanoAll
Number of levels4
Scheme range4-level scale
Lowest levelPrealerta
Highest levelEmergencia
Level name typeWord
Level for lack/loss of monitoringNo
Volcanic activityYes
Hazards possible No
Locations affectedNo
Potential impactsYes
Forecast languageYes
Timing languageYes
Actions to takeYes
Agency actionsNo
Link to evacuationsYes
Reporting frequency per levelNo
Link to monitoring thresholdsNo
Step-up and step-down languageNo

VAL sources and links

The images below are static examples of VAL information pages and DO NOT represent current alert levels. While we strive to maintain the links below, they may not always work. For the current alert level, please consult the proper institutional authorities.

Dashboard

Volcano Page (Hierro)

Volcano Page (La Palma)

Volcano Page (Tenerife)

Social Media (INVOLCAN)

Social Media (IGN)

Related References

Dirección General De Seguridad Y Emergencias. (2018). Plan Especial De Protección Civil Y Atención De Emergencias Por Riesgo Volcánico En La Comunidad Autónoma De Canarias PEVOLCA. Boletín Oficial de Canarias núm. 154. https://involcan.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/boc-a-2018-154-3785.pdf